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War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» Here are the latest developments on Tuesday in the Middle East war:
Belgian court decides on holding trial over 1961 Congo leader murder
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» BRUSSELS — A Brussels court is to decide Tuesday whether a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat should stand trial over the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba.
Elderly vendor conned out of cash in street swindle
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» NAKHON PATHOM - A 73-year-old grilled-fish vendor was swindled out of nearly 1,000 baht in cash and three fish by a conman who exploited the pensioner’s trust before fleeing on a motorcycle.
400 killed in Pakistan air strike on Kabul hospital
Reuters, Published on 17/03/2026
» KABUL — At least 400 people were killed and 250 injured in an air strike by Pakistan on a drug users rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, a spokesman of the Afghan Taliban government said on Tuesday, a sharp escalation in the conflict between the neighbours.
Iran 'negotiating' with Fifa over moving World Cup games to Mexico
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» MEXICO CITY - Iran's football federation is "negotiating" with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) to relocate the country's first-round matches at the World Cup to Mexico from the United States, citing the conflict in the Middle East, Iran's embassy in Mexico said Monday.
Your Next Petrol Stop Comes With a Coconut
BitesizeBKK, Published on 17/03/2026
» There’s a new freebie appearing at some Thai petrol stations. Instead of getting a plastic bottle of water, you get something much sweeter: a coconut.
Fuel pump panic continues in many areas
Online Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» Queues again formed at petrol stations on Monday as drivers rushed to fill up their tanks and many pumps posting out-of-stock signs, amid the supply disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.
Myanmar's post-coup parliament sits packed with junta allies
AFP, Published on 16/03/2026
» NAYPYIDAW - Myanmar's parliament is set to convene Monday for the first time since a military coup five years ago, packed with pro-junta lawmakers elected in a poll orchestrated by the top brass.
Economic toll of war grows
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» The escalating war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is entering a more dangerous phase, raising concerns the conflict could trigger a wider economic shock via surging energy prices, disrupted trade routes and weakening global demand.
Thailand to face Spain, UK in vote
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thailand is competing with the United Kingdom and Spain to host WorldPride 2030, which if successful could make it the first Asian country to stage the global LGBTQ+ event.